Open Your GATE
We are a volunteer-run non-profit organization, we promote deep healing connections with Nature through our educational and enrichment programs, opening gates to a better future for all children and all types of families.
Uplifting EC-STEM Education:
We Edu-Care!
Advancing Enviro- Science Education:
We Care!
Energizing Carers:
We Caregive!
675k kids are under 5 and 385k born daily
Enrich early STEM and enviro-science education.
- Research shows early interests stay for life.
- Early intro to creative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is now more important than ever.
- Early STEM concepts are taught anywhere, without digital tech or electricity.
- Over 65% of children will grow into careers that currently are yet to exist.
- Pandemic impacts on children’s early education will be felt for years.
15 billion trees are lost each year
Support biodiversity education and action.
- 1.3 million acres of California forest burned in 2021.
- Forests now cover 33% of Earth’s land mass, 1% is lost yearly.
- 5 countries home 50% of all Earth’s forests.
- Forests home 80% of land-based species.
- 28,000 species will be extinct in 25 years from forest loss.
- You can help: 5 Native Trees are seeded for each donation of $5 or more per month.
349 million people now depend on care globally
Help provide support for those who care for others.
- 40-70% of caregivers live with significant depression symptoms
- Caregiver Stress greatly increased since the recent pandemic.
- 89% of carers report putting others needs before their own.
- Over 30% of caregivers in US and UK report respite and free-time decreases.
- ONE MUST self-care to effectively give care!
Why We Do
What We Do
Guardians Care. We believe rooting local seeds restores forest families to their natural connectivity. GATE TreeForce volunteers enhance wild and urban forests, and educate to curb future global damage.
Guardians Edu-Care. Research shows interests are seeded in early childhood and STEM careers double globally each year. GATE’s Learning & Edu-Care Project invests in early childhood STEM education in order to empower our next generation.
Guardians Caregive. More than 1 in 5 people are caregivers. Many experience some level of caregiver stress syndrome monthly. GATE’s caregiver support volunteers outreach to those in need offering stress reduction and family effectiveness tools.
Guardians Connect – GATE promotes deep healing connection with Nature through environmental science education, preservation and direct action experiences that build future Guardians Around The Earth.
How You Can Help
Send Donation
Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our donation options. Text GATEGIVE to 44-321 or paypal.me/pay2GATE. We also accept supplies and check donations via mail. See donation page for supply list.
Become a Volunteer
You can get involved today by becoming a Volunteer. Sign up and you will join a group of change-makers, a network strong enough to impact positive change for young children, families and our planet.
Give a Legacy
Your gift helps further our future work. Contact us for planned giving, land donations, NFTs and other long term giving. Your generosity promises a brighter future. You can make a difference today.
Become a Volunteer
With the aim of helping others, we always lack enthusiastic volunteers. Join our volunteer efforts in person or remotely. Please sign up for more info.
Testimonials
What People Say
“I love everything creative…” Being a virtual volunteer is so much fun. Providing informative messages for GATE is really rewarding.
Belle
“Your gift to me is priceless… (GATE’s support) taught me the value of forgiveness and the depth and love of family and friendship. Thank You.”
Elaine
News
Blog Posts
- Arbor DayBy Grace Colbert Arbor Day is April 30th! Each year we take this special day to learn about, appreciate, and give back to trees. It’s a day to take part in your community and get involved with nature. Trees play a huge role in supporting life on Earth, and so we have a special dayContinue reading “Arbor Day”
- Top 23 Acts (to do from home) to Conserve Earth!This year’s Earth Day theme is Invest in Our Planet. You can invest time, energy, resources or funds to make our global environment better. For the next 60 days until Earth Day spread the word and as MJ says: Make That Change. Here’s a list to make the greatest positive impact on our globe. SomeContinue reading “Top 23 Acts (to do from home) to Conserve Earth!”
- UH OH – Agency Crisis Alert!Does your agency have a plan, a safety net? Hmmm…
Guardians Around The Earth is committed to transparency. We earned GuideStar’s Platinum Seal of Transparency so everyone can see our impact. “GuideStar is world’s largest source of info on nonprofits.” See GATE’s strategy, metrics and achievements on our nonprofit profile here: GuideStar.
Where GATE funds go:
20% Environment Action and Education, 60% Direct Youth Education and Early STEM Labs, 10% Caregiver Support, 8% Program Outreach, and 2% Fees (bank, website, insur). We are dedicated to ensuring fund majority is directed toward service. Thus, GATE operates in a donated space with all board, support staff and educators as volunteers. (updated 11/2021)
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